Assoc. Dir, Operations Orchestration

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Aveva pi systems architecture and deployment
8-12 years manufacturing experience
5+ years automation or it experience
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Operations Orchestration to lead digital transformation in global manufacturing, focusing on industrial data platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and automation, with strong technical leadership skills

Job Summary

  • This role provides senior execution and technical leadership for industrial data platforms to support digital transformation across global manufacturing shop floors.
  • The successful candidate will lead complex deployments of AVEVA PI Data Archive, PI-AF, and visualization stacks while ensuring consistent, trusted shop-floor data.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Operations Orchestration to lead digital transformation in global manufacturing, focusing on industrial data platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and automation, with strong technical leadership skills.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AVEVA PI Systems architecture and deployment
  • 8-12 years manufacturing experience
  • 5+ years automation or IT experience
  • Global team coordination and leadership
  • Incident management and root cause analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Self-driven leadership approach
  • Cross-regional execution expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science preferred
  • 8-12 years of manufacturing experience required
  • Minimum 5 years in automation or IT required
  • Deep hands-on experience with AVEVA PI Systems
  • Experience with SDLC and computer validation practices

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